Kerala University is a state-level university, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1937 as the University of Travancore, it was one of the 16 universities in India and 1st in the state of Kerala. Kerala University is recognized by UGC and is the only university in Kerala that has been accredited by NAAC with the highest grade of A++. It is also ranked 24th among the top universities in India and 47th in overall category by NIRF 2023. Kerala University has 150 affiliated colleges,16 faculties, and 41 departments of teaching and research. Check Kerala University Affiliated Colleges

Currently, Kerala University is offering various UG, PG, and Doctoral programs in the fields of Arts, Science, Management, Law, Communication, etc. Kerala University admission to most of the UG courses is based on the merit list released by the university. Whereas Kerala University PG admission is offered on the basis of scores obtained in the entrance examinations. Apart from the full-time courses, the university also offers distance learning programs from its School of Distance Education.

Kerala University has an enrollment of over 84000 students including its affiliated colleges and it caters to more than 7000 students through its school of distance education. There are three major campuses of Kerala University such as Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode, The University of Kerala has dedicated centers for specialized fields such as Kerala Studies, Nano Technology, Women Studies, Gandhian Studies, etc.

Kerala University Admission 2023: Important Dates

Event Dates
MBA
MBA UIM Application Last Date (Phase 1) April 16, 2023
MBA UIM Group Discussion and Personal Interview (Phase 1) May 11 – May 12, 2023
MBA UIM Provisional Rank List Release Date To be notified
MBA UIM Counselling  To be notified
MBA UIM Phase 2 Application Last Date July 31, 2023
MBA UIM Admission Closing Date September 30, 2023
MBA IMK Application Last Date May 22, 2023
MBA IMK Group Discussion and Personal Interview May 29 – May 30, 2023
MBA IMK Provisional Rank Release Date June 2, 2023
MBA IMK Counselling June 9, 2023
MBA IMK Admission Closing Date September 30, 2023
UG
UG Registrations Start Date June 1, 2023
UG Registrations Last Date June 20, 2023
Trial Allotment ` June 21, 2023
Last date for Editing after Trial allotment June 23, 2023
First allotment June 24, 2023
Last date to pay the admission fee for the First Allotment June 28, 2023
Second allotment  June 29, 2023
College joining June 29 – July 6, 2023
Third allotment  July 11, 2023
College joining after the Third Allotment July 12 – July 15, 2023
First community quota allotment July 18, 2023
College joining July 19 – July 20, 2023
Commencement of classes July 24, 2023
First Supplementary allotment July 31, 2023
College Joining after the First Supplementary Allotment July 31 – August 02, 2023
Second Supplementary Allotment August 7, 2023
College joining after the Second Supplementary Allotment August 8 – August 9, 2023
Special Supplementary Allotment August 16, 2023
College joining after the Special Supplementary Allotment August 16 – August 18, 2023
PG
Registrations Start Date June 12, 2023
Last date of Registration July 20, 2023
Trial Allotment July 22, 2023
Last date for editing July 24, 2023
First Allotment July 25, 2023
Admission for the First Allotment July 26 – July 29, 2023
Second Allotment August 01, 2023
College Joining August 02 – August 03, 2023
First Community Quota Allotment August 02, 2023
Admission Date  August 03 – August 04, 2023
Commencement of classes August 07, 2023
B.Ed
B.Ed Registration Last Date July 20, 2023
Trial Allotment July 21, 2023
Editing, after Trial allotment July 23, 2023
First allotment  July 24, 2023
College joining July 25 – July 26, 2023
Second allotment July 29, 2023
College joining  July 31, 2023
Commencement of classes August 03, 2023

Kerala University Ranking

Kerala University is a premier institute that has achieved many rankings by national and international organizations. Rankings of Kerala University are mentioned in the table below:

Ranking Body/Organisation Ranking Year
NIRF 24th under the University category 2023
NIRF 47th under the Overall category 2023
NIRF 40th under the University category 2022
NIRF 52nd under the Overall category 2022
QS Asian University 401-450 in the world & 49th in India 2022

Read more: Kerala University Rankings

Kerala University Courses and Fees

The details of the courses are given below in the tabulated form:

Course Course Details Fees
B.Tech

Eligibility: 10+2 level with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as compulsory subjects

Selection Criteria: KEAM scores

INR 1.4 Lacs (1st Year Fees)
B.Arch

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM combination as compulsory subjects 

Selection Criteria: NATA scores 

INR 4.35 Lacs (5 Years)
B.A

Eligibility: 10+2 from any discipline 

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + CAP

INR 54,000 (1st Year Fees)
B.Sc

Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + CAP

INR 1.38 Lacs (Total Fees)
B.Com

Eligibility: 10+2 with Commerce

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + CAP

INR 60,000 (1st Year Fees)
BCA

Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% marks in aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + CAP

INR 75,000 (1st Year Fees)
BBA

Eligibility: 10+2 with at last 45% aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + CAP

INR 72,000 (1st Year Fees)
B.Ed

Eligibility: Graduation in relevant subjects

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + CAP

INR 33,550 (1st Year Fees)
LLB

Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 50% marks

Selection Criteria: KLEE scores 

INR 33,500 (1st Year Fees)
M.Tech

Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech/B.E with 55% aggregate in relevant subjects

Selection Criteria: GATE scores

INR 20,000 (1st Year Fees)
M.A

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate in relevant discipline

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam + Interview

INR 3,246 (1st Year Fees)
M.Com

Eligibility: Graduation with at least 50% marks

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam + Interview

INR 60,000 (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc

Eligibility: B.Sc in relevant subjects

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam + Interview

INR 3,246 (1st Year Fees)
MCA

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in aggregate

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam + Interview

INR 75,000 (1st Year Fees)
MBA

Eligibility: Graduation with at least 50% marks

Selection Criteria: KMAT/CMAT scores

INR 50,000 (1st Year Fees)
M.Ed

Eligibility: B.Ed with at least 55% marks

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam + Interview

INR 85,000 (Total Fees)
LLM

Eligibility: Bachelor's in Law with 50% marks in aggregate

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam

INR 6,720 (1st Year Fees)
M.Phil

Eligibility: Master's degree in relevant subjects with 55% aggregate 

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam + Interview

NR 30,300 (Total Fees)
PhD

Eligibility: Master's degree with 55% marks in aggregate

Selection Criteria: University-Based Entrance Exam + Interview

INR 16,335 (1st Year Fees)

Read more: Kerala University Courses & Fees

Kerala University Admission

Kerala University UG admission (except for BTech, B.Arch, BPA, BFA, and BPEd courses) are offered on the basis of the merit list released by the university. Admission to the BTech, B.Arch, BPA, BFA, and BPEd courses are done through entrance examinations such as KEAM, NATA followed by counselling.

Kerala University PG admission is based on entrance examinations. The university accepts GATE, CMAT/KMAT/KU CAT, KLEE for admission to courses such as M.Tech, MBA, and LLM. Admissions to the Ph.D. courses are offered on the basis of the entrance examination and personal interview conducted by the university. 

How to Apply at Kerala University?

  • Visit the official admission portal of Kerala University – keralauniversity.ac.in
  • Select the level of course willing to apply for UG/ PG /M.Tech/B.Ed
  • “Sign Up” or Register with valid Phone Number and Email Id
  • Log In with the provided user name and password.
  • Complete the application form with all required information and upload required document
  • Submit the application after making successful payment of application fee

Also Check Kerala University Admission 2023

Kerala University KMAT Cutoff 2023 (Expected) 

Kerala University accepts valid KMAT scores for taking admission to the MBA program. Kerala University KMAT Cutoff 2023 (Expected) is given in the tabulated form below: 

Category  Minimum Cutoff Percentile Cutoff Marks 
General  10% of 720 marks  72
SEBC  10% of 720 marks  72
SC/ ST  7.5% of 720 Marks  54

Kerala University Result

Kerala University releases results for all the UG and PG courses on its official website. Students who have appeared for the examinations can check and download the results by visiting the official website of the university. The University of Kerala also provides an opportunity for revaluation of answer keys. After the declaration of the result, students who are not satisfied with their marks can apply for the revaluation of answer scripts. The application form for revaluation has to be submitted online only. 

How to Check Kerala University Result?

Mentioned below is the step-by-step guide to check and download the Kerala University Result.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of Kerala University; keralauniversity.ac.in
  • Step 2: Once the home page is loaded, search for the “Results” link under the Examination section.
  • Step 3: Upon clicking the “Results” link, a list of various semester results will be displayed in the browser window. The candidate should search for his/her course and semester result link and click it. For eg. - First year B.Sc (Nursing) Degree Examination April 2019
  • Step 4: Once the PDF link is opened, candidates can find their roll number and total marks indicated against their respective colleges affiliated to KU.
  • Step 5: Download and take a printout of the Kerala University result for future references.

Check More: Kerala University Results

Kerala University Placements

Kerala University placement drive is organized by the placement cell of the university. The placement cell works with the students and recruiters in order to fulfill the requirements of both. The dedicated placement team makes sure that the candidates are well placed and the recruiters are satisfied with the candidate’s profile. 

Kerala University placement 2023 stats are yet to be released. As per the NIRF 2023 report, the university witnessed a 100% placement rate for the PG (1 Year) and 50% for PG (2 year). The median salary package was offered at INR 3.20 LPA for PG (1 Year) & INR 3.48 LPA for PG (2 Years). 

Placement Highlights: 

Particulars  Statistics 
Total Number of Students  1401
Number of students placed  25 PG (1 Year) 685 PG (2 Years) 
Median Salary Package INR 2.14 LPA PG (1 Year) INR 3.12 LPA PG (2 Years)

Some of the top recruiters of Kerala University are:

Infosys  HDFC  ESAF 
Wipro  Federal Bank  UST Global 
E&Y  ICICI South Indian Bank 
TCS  Cognizant  Air India 

Check Kerala University Placements

Kerala University Faculty

University of Kerala faculty has a total of 195 members qualified in their relevant fields with a Master’s and Ph.D. degree. The members have experience in various fields such as Applied Science & Technology, Arts, Ayurveda, Commerce, Dentistry, Education, Fine Arts, Homeopathy, Law, Management, Medicine, Science, etc. The strength of the faculty members is as follows:

  • Chairman: 94 
  • Professor: 19
  • Associate Professor: 32
  • Assistant Professor: 46
  • Additional Professor: 1
  • Reader: 2
  • Lecturer: 1

Read More: Kerala University Faculty

Kerala University Affiliated Colleges

Kerala University has 150 affiliated colleges that offer UG, PG, and Research programs. Some of the top affiliated colleges of Kerala University are tabulated below:

Kerala University Scholarship

Kerala University offers various scholarships to meritorious and economically weak students. Students pursuing various courses at the university can avail scholarships like:

  • UG and PG Merit Scholarships: PG Scholarship is offered to the students with First Class in Bachelor’s at first attempt. The tenure of PG Merit based scholarship is 2 Years, and can be discontinued based on the performance of the awardee. The value of PG Merit based Scholarship is 3000 INR per annum.
  • Student's Aid Fund Scholarship
  • Student's Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (SGPAIS)

Read more: Kerala University Scholarship

Kerala University Facilities

  • Campus Library: The University of Kerala hosts a vast library at the Kariavattom campus, started in 1976 and acts as a reference library for research scholars. The library has over 7000 books and has a subscription to over 60 periodicals. It also offers internet, reprographic, UGC - Infonet, e-journal services and many more.
  • Department Libraries: Apart from campus library, all the teaching departments have their own separate library i.e 34 at the campus of Kariavattom and 6 at the campus of Senate house.
  • Sports Facilities: Kerala University offers good sports opportunities at its various campuses. The University has a playground for the students to play cricket, hockey and football. Gymnasium and indoor games are also available to the students.
  • Observatory: The Trivandrum Observatory is located on a hill at a 60 feet height and 200 feet above sea level. The geographical location of the observatory is 8 degrees 30 min northern latitude and about 76 degrees 59 minutes eastern longitude It is a part of the Department of Physics of Kerala University.

Kerala University FAQs

Ques: Which University is better, MG University or Kerala University?

Ans: MG University is improving the quality of education and facilities that are offered to the students in the age of digitalization. MG University conducts semester exams on time and declares results within a month after the last date of the semester exam. Unlike Kerala University, which is apparently late in conducting exams and declaring results.

Ques: Can I apply for a regular course from Kerala University and another part-time course from IGNOU at one time?

Ans: No, Kerala university is strict about students getting admission in Regular courses. As per UGC guidelines, two degrees at the same time will not be considered as valid, irrespective of the fact that one is full-time or the other is part-time.

Ques: How is SCPA calculated at Kerala University?

Ans: In Kerala University SCPA is calculated by dividing the sum of credit points obtained in the semester to the sum of credit points taken in that semester.

Ques: How is Kerala University distance education?

Ans: Kerala University distance education offers 25 programs, including UG and PG, through distance mode of learning under the departments of Humanities, Science, Commerce, Literature, Library & Information Science, and IT. The eligibility criteria for UG courses are 10 + 2 passed from a recognized board, while the same for PG courses is graduation passed in a relevant field from a recognized university. Students are selected on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Ques: Is the Ph.D. course at Kerala University worth it?

Ans: Yes, among other state universities, the Kerala University Ph.D. course is the most prestigious one in Kerala State. Therefore, it is worth a Ph.D. from the university. One can get admission by clearing an entrance test and interview conducted by the university.

Ques. Does Kerala University have any collaboration? 

Ans. Yes, Kerala University has collaboration in research programs. Through the collaboration with reputed R&D organizations and educational institutions, students and faculty get exposure to advanced research-related issues and receive valuable guidance from renowned scientists to find an appropriate solution through active research. The students can publish the research outcomes in reputed international journals and conference proceedings as part of the research collaborations. It also paves the path for future prospective students to do summer internships at various research organizations under the guidance of reputed scientists.

Ques. Apart from studies, what are the other activities that students can take part in at Kerala University? 

Ans. Apart from regular studies, Kerala University has several awareness activities for the students to make them socially responsible. The university has an NSS & NCC team. The NSS team helps the students to prepare themselves for serving society in various ways. At present, the NCC units of the institute function in 92 colleges under the affiliation of the University of Kerala.

Ques. What is the Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension (CACEE) function at Kerala University? 

Ans. The Centre for Adult, Continuing Education, and Extension (CACEE) is a center where teaching & research has taken place. Several PG Diploma, Certificate, PG Certificate courses are offered at this center by the University of Kerala. 

Ques. What is Intellectual Property Management & Industrial Consultancy Centre at Kerala University?

Ans. The Intellectual Property Management & Industrial Consultancy Centre at Kerala University is established to encourage & enhance innovations and patent applications from the University of Kerala. Students get encouragement in the assignments for university from the industries and other clients including inter-departmental consultancies. This center helps to take up activities allied to innovation, IP generation, and industry-institute interaction.

Ques. Does Kerala University provide E-contents? 

Ans. Yes, Kerala University provides E-contents to students for their studies in this pandemic situation. But to log in students need to provide registered passwords and that should not be changed as this will affect all the user’s ability to access using these credentials.